I started cycling 9 months ago and today 5/28/17 I went clipless for the first time and loved it, no mishaps what soever. I drove to a bike path and rode on it for only 4 miles then I felt comfortable enough to ride in traffic, I really can't believe how much better it feels to be clipped in. I wast sure if I'd like it so I didn't want to drop a whole lot of money for shoes and peddles so I went with Nashbar road pedals Nashbar Alpe D'Huez Pedals and road shoes Diadora Trivex Road Shoes I think after discounts it was like $70 total. Don't know how long they will last but super easy to clip in and out of, crazy light too.